January's Prime Purchases 2022

 I actually bought quite a bit on Amazon in January.  Two of my boys had head colds to start off the year and I couldn't find the medicine they needed locally so I ordered it with 2 day shipping.  We also stocked up on pantry items, bought a few things to get Ian's car model painting section all set up, and had a small mouse problem where I was buying mouse traps & bait too.  If anyone wants more specifics on those items I can provide them but for today's post I concentrated on some of the more fun purchases we made. 



1. This hair straightener is fantastic!  Just a few minutes and I have straight manageable hair with no flyaways. 



2. We bought some of the N2O chargers for Alec's new whipped cream maker-- he had a lot of fun making fresh strawberry whipped cream at his birthday party.




3 &4. I bought myself a fun new Valentine's day sweater and a few pairs of fleece lined leggings. 

sweater

leggings

5. Ian needed a graphing calculator for his math class.



6.  Ian also needed a nice bright lamp for his crafting table and picked this one. 



7. I ordered a new mop/broom organizer for our laundry room; the next room I plan on tackling.  


8. Our birdfeeder fell off the window and broke so I found this replacement; Alec used to have this same feeder and it lasted through several falls and for quite a few years. 


9. I love the Dionis brand of lotion and one of my favorite scents is the Caramel Pumpkin Spice and I ordered myself a replacement jar this month.

10. I needed a frame for my diamond painting that I finished up this month; a frame with the exact measurements didn't exist but this one came pretty close and I was able to make it work.



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Comments

  1. HollyJanuary 31, 2022 at 6:53 AM

    We have the same Valentine sweater- yeah! That was a great find!

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    1. Joanne February 1, 2022 at 6:48 PM

      I am loving it! (and seeing it all over this year too).

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  2. Andrea NineJanuary 31, 2022 at 7:11 AM

    You know I love your heart sweaters! That brand of lotion is one of my favorites especially the pumpkin ones!

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  3. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJanuary 31, 2022 at 8:28 AM

    I love the idea of a whipped cream maker. Beating and beating cream is a pain and I love whipped cream. #MMBC

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    1. Joanne February 1, 2022 at 6:49 PM

      This makes fresh whipped cream so easy (though I found the instructions a bit lacking at first but once we used it once it really is quite easy).

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  4. Handmade in IsraelJanuary 31, 2022 at 8:33 AM

    I love both of your Valentines jumpers! Very cute. The whipped cream make looks a lot of fun too.

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  5. LyshaJanuary 31, 2022 at 8:40 AM

    So many great finds. I'm really trying to NOT spend money on Amazon as much this year. It's so hard though. They have all the things you never thought you needed.

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  6. CherylJanuary 31, 2022 at 8:56 AM

    I'm so happy I found your blog on Linda's link-up! I loved seeing your purchases, especially the leggings. I have been wanting to purchase some, so I am going to check these out. God bless you with a wonderful week!

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  7. Dara @ Not In JerseyJanuary 31, 2022 at 9:03 AM

    I'm really interested in getting a bird feeder. You got some fun things!

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  8. Tamar SBJanuary 31, 2022 at 9:28 AM

    Your sweaters are adorable!!

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  9. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJanuary 31, 2022 at 9:41 AM

    I have a mop and broom organizer almost identical to that one and it is THE BEST THING. You will love it! And that graphing calculator is bringing back terrible memories. Haha. I haaaated math and I always dreaded having to use those things!

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    1. Joanne February 1, 2022 at 6:51 PM

      Right?! I still have my old graphing calculator and was so bummed we had the next model down (that he couldn't use). I hope his teacher goes over how to use it in good detail because I really don't want anything to do with it. LOL.

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  10. Kim CarberryJanuary 31, 2022 at 10:19 AM

    Ohh! Prime does come in very handy of you can't find things local to you and very helpful when it's things like medicine.
    I got a very similar hair straightening brush for Christmas, it really is fantastic and I love your heart sweaters!

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  11. Kari January 31, 2022 at 10:34 AM

    We have a window bird feeder we bought on Amazon and now our yard has become the IT place for birds this winter. LOL

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    1. Joanne February 1, 2022 at 6:52 PM

      Yes! We had a good dozen birds fighting over it this week; with nearly 2 feet of snow on the ground they have been swamping our feeder (and in fact have eaten all the birdseed I had on hand).

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  12. Julie's Creative LifestyleJanuary 31, 2022 at 11:00 AM

    I like the sweater and the leggings you bought. Enjoy everything.

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  13. All About That Mommy LifeJanuary 31, 2022 at 11:48 AM

    I love your heart sweaters! I'd be curious to know your thoughts on the fleece lined leggings. They keep popping up as ads for me and I'm curious!

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  14. Rebecca JoJanuary 31, 2022 at 1:32 PM

    I've been needing one of those broom organizers!!!

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    1. Joanne February 1, 2022 at 6:53 PM

      We have an old one in a different style and most of the holders have broken. I can't wait to get my husband (or son!) to put it up for me.

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  15. MarshaJanuary 31, 2022 at 4:06 PM

    Lots of fun things here, Joanne! I need to do some organizing, too!

    http://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne February 1, 2022 at 6:53 PM

      I always feel like something needs to be organized.

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  16. Tanya January 31, 2022 at 6:36 PM

    I love that diamond painting. I need to give that a try sometime. Thanks so much for linking up!

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  17. Jodie's Touch of StyleJanuary 31, 2022 at 6:37 PM

    Oh, the fleece lined leggings are the best thing since sliced bread. I bet you're surprised a woman in AZ would say that. But most leggings are just SO thin, and it's chilly here in the mornings. And I adore the sweater too Joanne,
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Joanne February 1, 2022 at 6:54 PM

      They are so soft and cozy! (but not warm enough to wear in place of ski pants... I tried that this weekend and it was not a great idea- LOL).

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  18. Carol BentonFebruary 1, 2022 at 9:18 AM

    I like the Valentine's Day sweater. And fleece-lined leggings sound like a wonderful idea this time of year! Visiting from Spread the Kindness link-up.
    Carol
    www.scribblingboomer.com

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  19. Shelly @ The Queen in BetweenFebruary 1, 2022 at 4:53 PM

    I have that same broom holder....and ever since I redid the laundry room it's just been laying on the dryer haha. Need to get to that! And I bought that same light for my son for his desk at college....it's back at my house still in the box lol.

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    1. Joanne February 1, 2022 at 6:54 PM

      LOL. I haven't put mine up yet either and my son has yet to use his lamp!

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  20. Sunshine and BooksFebruary 1, 2022 at 6:56 PM

    Your hair looks great! I love that white and red heart sweater! It made me giggle to see that graphing calendars haven’t really changed since I was in high school. Thanks for linking up!

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    1. Joanne February 1, 2022 at 7:24 PM

      I was really surprised they even still made them!

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  21. Sparkles and LattesFebruary 2, 2022 at 12:12 PM

    that soap sounds heavenly. I love the two sweaters that you got from Amazon. Your hair looks great. I wanted to get one of those, but my hair dresser said I have too fine hair to get one. I am bummed.

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    1. Joanne February 2, 2022 at 4:08 PM

      Thank you! I have fine hair but a lot of it (if that makes any sense... each hair itself is fine but I have lots of follicles)... though I never did think to ask my hair dresser about it.

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  22. NatashaFebruary 4, 2022 at 6:42 AM

    I really love that heart sweater. It's so cute and I've been debating adding to an Amazon order.

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    1. Joanne February 4, 2022 at 8:39 AM

      It's nice and warm too. I find so many of the sweaters I find on Amazon are think and more like a spring sweater than a winter weight.

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  23. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comFebruary 8, 2022 at 12:42 PM

    You diamond painting is adorable. That will be a keepsake for Christmases to come and the frame is the perfect final touch. Now you need to do 2 more so each son will have one for his family in the future.

    Love love love the Valentine's looks. You look great in those leggings. Was thinking of breaking mine out today but scared to death they are too tight. Maybe if I use butter to grease up my thighs and behind??

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    1. Joanne February 8, 2022 at 3:08 PM

      LOL! I actually wear my leggings when my jeans feel too tight (since I always buy leggings one size larger).

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  24. Heather{Our Life In a Click}February 9, 2022 at 8:36 AM

    You found some great things. I especially like the Valentine's sweaters!! I just donated one of those calculators!

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    1. Joanne February 9, 2022 at 11:19 AM

      Thank you! I still had my old graphing calculator but he had to have one specific model and mine was not the same.

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  25. Amy JohnsonFebruary 13, 2022 at 3:15 PM

    What cute Valentine Day sweaters!

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